Reloading Powder

[jaeden]

Just getting into this and was looking at brands of powder and powder types and would like to know the best for .223.

Thanks

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[Jweltch]

Hodgdon Varget is my choice for 55gr

[wally]

I have been using H322 with 55gr powder coated lead bullets. I don't load them to max. They are just practice ammo. But cheap. About 10 cents a round. Varget will work great also.

[Ben85023]

What grain bullets are you planning on shooting? The best powder for 55gr soft point Plinkers is not necessarily the best powder for a 69 or 77gr bullet.

[Wildbillhiccup]

H335 works best for mid weight projectiles.

[Tabascoman79]

I don’t generally shoot 55gr other than in my bolt gun for coyotes or general use. But I use n130. It’s a good velocity and clean powder. With the. Cost of powders nowadays I’ve just about solely switched to vitahvouri powders in most my stuff.
you’d want a faster burning powder.
I did see what gun you’re shooting them out of. But go to where ever you have to buy supplies and then looking up reloading 55gr in 223 on google. Then look to see what’s being offered and compare to what’s on the shelf. You don’t want a real fast powder if shooting out of a semi due to port pressure and cycling issues. I had some issue with the n130 in my 18” rifle gas ar. But it mid
rsn it ok. You could
make it work, but you’d need lighter buffer or light weight carrier. Or maybe a can would give a bit of back pressure to help